TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022

TWAS is offering postgraduate fellowships to nationals of developing countries other than Malaysia for scientists to pursue studies towards Ph.D. in natural sciences at the Universiti Sains Malaysia.
The fields for TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022 include Astronomy, Space, and Earth Sciences, Physics, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Biological Systems, Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology and Organisms, Medical and Health Sciences including Neurosciences.

Eligibility for TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022:

• The candidates applying for TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022 should be nationals of developing countries except for Malaysia.
• The applicants should be aged no more than 35 years on December 31st of the application year.
• The applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in natural sciences.
• The candidates should not have a temporary or permanent residency visa for India or any other developing country.
• The students should be accepted by the USM Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS). The requests should be made to the dean, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) by e-mail. The requests should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, research proposal (max 5 pages), academic transcripts with CGPA 3.5 and above, English proficiency proof, and two reference letters.
• The applicants should also provide proof of English proficiency and proof that they will return to their home country after the fellowship.
• The candidates should not take up any other assignment during the fellowship period.

Documents required:

• The applicants for TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022 should submit a Preliminary letter of acceptance from the USM Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS).
• The candidates should also submit letters of references signed by the referees and sent as attachments to TWAS via e-mail and USM with USM/PG/ and the candidate’s surname as the subject.
• The applicants are expected to mention the Indian fellowships they have applied to or availed in the application form.
• The applications must be sent to TWAS and USM.

Value of TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022:

• The successful applicants of TWAS-USM Postgraduate Fellowships in Malaysia, 2022 will receive a monthly allowance towards accommodations, food and health insurance.